Minors face tough task on Sunday

Fri, Aug 22, 2014

Unfortunately for some folk, the minor grade will always be an after thought, something they will catch the last 20 minutes of before the big senior game.

Three reasons why Mayo can beat Kerry on Sunday

Fri, Aug 22, 2014

1. Both O'Sheas are in fantastic form
The performances of both Seamus and Aidan O'Shea were top class in their victory over Cork in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

The performances of both Seamus and Aidan O'Shea were top class in their victory over Cork in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

The Kingdom is there to be taken

Fri, Aug 22, 2014

Mayo manager James Horan heads into Sunday’s clash against Kerry with a full deck to pick from after his squad came through training since their All Ireland quarter-final victory over Cork three weeks ago.

No time for cockiness against the most decorated team in the country

Fri, Aug 22, 2014

I am not sure what the odds were back in 1951 or if odds on football matches even existed back then but I would be pretty sure when Mayo faced Kerry in '81, '96’, '97, '04, '06, and 2011, Kerry would have been the overwhelming favourites.

Fast forward to the All-Ireland semi- final in 2014 and Mayo are fancied to beat the Kingdom, but just.

Troy turns on the style

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Chris Troy (Castlebar CC) took his biggest road win of the season at the Mayo County Road Racing Championship held on a course based out of Cong but raced in the foothills of Joyce country. Cunga CC promoted the event and was well attended by most of the Mayo clubs. Troy, known more for his time trailing skills, used this discipline to forge a gap on the peloton, an early attack into a biting headwind looked doomed until strong man Richard Meaney Westport Covey CC jumped across.

Ten of the best for Mayo AC at masters championships

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Six Mayo AC runners made the trip to Tullamore on Sunday for the National Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The Harriers Stadium was full, busy, wet and there was a full seven hours of exciting events. The Mayo AC six were rewarded with a fine total of 10 medals. Angela O'Connor and John Byrne made their track debuts and enjoyed the experience. Both of them won medals in some very competitive category races. There were other fine performances too from Margaret Glavey and Pauline Moran.

Lavin takes Captain’s Prize in Balla, while Burke leads in Ballinrobe

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Balla
James Lavin won the Balla Captain’s Prize competition with a score of 107 nett over the 36 holes played in the competition, Eddie Holian finished in second place with Steve Walsh jr taking the gross prize and Bernie O’Connor finishing in third spot. The ladies’ competition was won by Gabrielle Clesham who scored 54 nett with Nora Heraty finishing second, Breege Jennings was the gross prize winner and Julie Loftus took third place.

Doherty sprints to Ballinrobe Festival Duathlon win

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Con Doherty (Westport Tri) is no ordinary talent; he can dig deep when necessary and has the cutting edge to win as he has done in his age bracket at world level. In Ballinrobe he faced stiff opposition from Galway Tri man John Greaney who has racked up numerous wins this year against elite senior opposition, Greaney is a formidable runner and can hold his own on the bike, he won in Ballinrobe festival Duathlon last year and was the favourite again this year.

Inter-county management in most counties a tough station

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Ironically I was out pucking a few sliotars around with the children on the An Ghaeltacht club pitch in the stunningly beautiful Gallarus at Baille na nGall, in West Kerry last week, home club to the late Páidí Ó Sé, when I got a text message to say that Paul Bealin had been let go as Westmeath senior county manager.

I could not help thinking back to the heady days of 2004, and the county’s 0-12 to 0-10 Leinster final win over Laois and David O'Shaughnessy raising the Delaney Cup. A lot has changed in Leinster since then.

Roscommon outmuscle Mayo to claim u21 crown

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

The Mayo u21 hurling team made the short journey to Athleague on Wednesday evening to play Roscommon in the Connacht u21B Hurling final. Mayo, under the guidance of manager Brian Finn, were hopeful of breaking the Rossie’s stronghold on the competition and were bolstered by an impressive win over Sligo in the semi-final last week.

The cream rises to the top

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

At least one wish eventually occurred that I was hoping for as the four provincial winners are through to the semi-finals in the football championship, Mayo and Donegal by the skin of their teeth, Dublin and Kerry in a canter. It seems the day of having an All-Ireland winner that comes through the qualifiers is well and truly gone. Not since Kerry navigated their way in 09 have we had a winner through the back door. For the first time in GAA history the four provincial minor winners are also the same as the four provincial senior winners.

Westport claim first trophy of the season

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

The first of the big prizes that Westport United have their eyes on was picked up last Sunday in Milebush Park when Martin Geraghty’s 60th minute winner gave Westport United a 2-1 win over Ballina Town in the FCS Cup final.

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